2024-2025 Scholarship Cycle
Consult the guidelines before submitting your application(s). The application deadline for all scholarships is Friday, March 15th, by 11:59 p.m.
Have questions about the application process? Please contact Vanessa DeVore at vdevore@mailbox.sc.edu.General Scholarships (for all SVAD majors)
Art Education Scholarships
Art History Scholarships
Media Arts Scholarships
Studio Art Scholarships
Instructions
Some scholarships require additional forms (see drop-down menu below).
SVAD scholarships are awarded through a competitive process. Current undergraduate students with a declared major in SVAD can apply. Transfer students and incoming freshman with a Banner ID who plan to accept USC's offer of admission, and who have officially declared a major within SVAD, are also eligible.
All students who apply for a scholarship should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application for all courses taken at USC or at your transfer institution or high school. You must enroll as a full-time student at the University of South Carolina for the semester you apply. Undergraduate students enrolled part time are not eligible for a SVAD scholarship.
If you are awarded a scholarship through this application cycle, it is only for the coming academic year (2024 - 2025). SVAD scholarships are not automatically renewed for the following academic year, and you must re-apply annually.
Scholarships for all SVAD Area Students
A competitive scholarship awarded to a top-performing student in any SVAD discipline who excels in their academic and SVAD course work. There is a higher GPA eligibility: 3.5 GPA or above required. Download the application guidelines. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline. You may also include a link to your online portfolio site in your application.
Download the application guidelines. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline.. You may also include a link to your online portfolio site in your application.
A competitive scholarship awarded to a top-performing student in the SVAD, with preference for the award to support an Art History major. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline. You may also include a link to your online portfolio site in your application.
Studio Art Scholarships
The Boyd Saunders Art Scholarship Fund is established to support promising undergraduate majors in Studio Art who excel in their studio art practice. Download the application guidelines. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline. You may also include a link to your online portfolio site in your application.
The Robert Kennedy Scholarship Fund is established to recognize and support promising undergraduate students in Studio Art who excel in ceramics.
Download the application guidelines. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline. You may also include a link to your online portfolio site in your application.
Media Arts Scholarships
This scholarship is made possible by generous donations from Media Arts alumni and friends of Media Arts. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline. You may also submit media work by including a URL from your Vimeo or other online portfolio site.
Art History Scholarships
A competitive scholarship awarded to a top-performing student in the SVAD, with preference for the award to support an Art History major. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline.
The Undergraduate Art History Excellence Award, in honor of Charles R. Mack, is awarded to an undergraduate Art History major who has distinguished him or herself in Art History. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline.
Art Education Scholarships
The Ethel S. Brody Scholars Program Endowment Fund is established to recognize and support promising undergraduate students in Art Education at the University of South Carolina. The scholarship is awarded to a rising Junior in Art Education who has shown exceptional promise and commitment to art and teaching. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline.
Please note that applicants tothe Ethel S. Brody Scholarship will be interviewed by Art Education faculty. All applicants should have less than 90 credit hours completed at the time of application.
The Mary Carter Grant Scholarship is awarded to graduate and undergraduate art education majors who demonstrate progressive and socially relevant ideas on teaching art to elementary school students. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline.
A competitive scholarship awarded to a top-performing student in Art Education who shows passion for and commitment to becoming an art teacher, and who demonstrates potential for leadership in the field of visual arts education. Graduate and undergraduate Art Education majors are eligible to apply. Follow the instructions and upload all required documents to the online application form by the deadline.